Montana University Makes Top 10 In National List

Higher education can be, well, higher in cost.

So when you're thinking about which school to attend, there are a lot of different factors to consider. Does the school have what you want to major in? What is the student-to-teacher ratio? Is there a good social scene? How far away from home is it? What is the cost?

READ MORE: Montana city named best College Town in America. 

While some Montana college students (or their parents) might not be on a budget, most are, and the price of a college education will go a long way in determining where someone goes to school.

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Then there is the tradition of it all. For many families, the idea of their child or grandchild going to their Alma Mater is a big deal. Luckily, for those living in Big Sky Country, if you are an Alum of a certain Montana school, you might be able to save a buck or two.

According to the website BOLD, one Montana school has made the Top 10 for Cheapest Universities for In-State Tuition. Before we reveal the school, let's look at Montana's Safest Towns.

Which Montana school is ranked in the Top 10 for the cheapest in-state tuition?

According to Bold, the University of Montana in Missoula is ranked 3rd in the country for schools with the cheapest in-state tuition. UM wasn't the only school in the region that made the list, the University of Wyoming, the University of Idaho, and the University of South Dakota all made the Top 10 list.

The University of Montana has over 175 academic programs and Missoula is certainly a fun place to be. However, as mentioned, the cost saving aspects might be enough for locals who are thinking about leaving Montana to stay and enroll.

According to the report, the cost for Montana residents to attend UM is just over 8 thousand dollars.